Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes Proposal

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1 Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes is an ardent shout for joy on the streets of the city, an ovation of hope spoken by young and old alike, in the cry to cure diabetes. Every 20 seconds another American is diagnosed with diabetes. It affects the lives of 23.6 million children and adults in this country and could rise to 50 million by the year Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes is One Day for One Cause to achieve One Goal: to defeat diabetes. Support this event and this goal by sponsoring the day and/or encouraging your employees to participate and learn how to live healthier, happier lives. With hard work and leadership from companies across America, the epidemic course of diabetes will end. Be a part of the Cure. Be a part of a Change. Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes. Saturday September 26th, 2009 Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes Proposal

2 Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes General Mills World Headquarters, Golden Valley Saturday, September 26th, 2009 Step Out is a one day walk/run in more than 200 cities nationwide in the fall. As the American Diabetes Association s largest event, these walks raise more than $20 million per year for the mission of the Association. The mission of the ADA to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. How will Step Out for Diabetes Benefit my Company? Forming a team of employees, their family members and friends helps your company encourage employees to live healthier, happier lives and will: Develop a corporate culture of healthy living Give employees tools in how to incorporate physical activity into their lifestyle Build company loyalty Build camaraderie and employee morale Decrease healthcare costs and increase productivity Create positive impression within the community Build brand recognition What do I need to do? Form a Team. Teams formed by companies make essential contributions to the event s success. Every company size and employee base makes a difference. Not only are employees invited to participate, but their family members and friends are encouraged to attend. - The top Company Team in 2008 was Team VEIT raising $ (52 team members) - Each team member raises funds individually, therefore; there is no expense to the company. - The Company chooses a Team Captain to recruit team members and create awareness about the event. - To increase participation and enthusiasm, a company can do internal functions. ADA Staff is available to assist. Sponsor the Event. (see sponsorship levels on page 3) Page 2 What Is Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes??

3 Sponsorship Levels Benefits $25,000 $10,000 $5,000 $2,500 Name AND Logo positioning ( Presented by ) on all printed material including brochure (75,000), Participant Welcome Letters (5,000), shirts (1,500), posters (500), Newsletters (4,000) Name or Logo on shirts only Name positioning ( Presented by ) in all press releases issued promoting the event including bi monthly correspondence with registered participants Corporate logo or designated identity on all printed materials at the event (3 banners, 4 route signs and sponsored by area) Opportunity to participate in welcome ceremony at the event and delivery of remarks to attendee s on the behalf of your company A special thank you in the national ADA Annual Report acknowledgement 2 banners 2 route signs Company logo on sponsored by area Name without 2 banners 1 route sign Corporate logo or designated identity on local event website with link to your company site Opportunity to have an area at event sponsored by your company (i.e. Kids Activity Area, Registration, Vendor Area, Team Meeting Area, Rest Stop) ADA Winning at Work program offered to company and employees to assist in corporate wellness program Opportunity to showcase products/services at Vendor Exhibit area during event (ADA to approve materials) Opportunity for an ADA staff member to present a Lunch and Learn program to employees Page 3 Sponsorship Opportunities

4 General Mills World Headquarters, Golden Valley Saturday, September 26, 2009 (Please Print) CONTACT NAME: COMPANY (As you would like to acknowledged): ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: TELEPHONE NUMBER: FAX NUMBER: ADDRESS: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DONATION OPTIONS Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes in the Twin Cities American Diabetes Association PLEASE RESERVE FOR ME/US AT THE 2009 AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION Twin Cities Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes. $25,000 PRESENTING SPONSOR $5,000 CARE SPONSOR $10,000 CURE SPONSOR $2,500 COMMITEMENT SPONSOR The American Diabetes Association s Federal Tax ID number: I AM UNABLE TO ATTEND, BUT PLEASE ACCEPT MY CONTRIBUTION OF $ PLEASE CONTACT ME ABOUT FORMING A COMPANY TEAM METHOD OF PAYMENT: CHECK ENCLOSED. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOC. (ADA) CREDIT CARD# EXP. DATE NAME ON CARD: Check one: VISA MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS QUESTIONS? CONTACT RYANN RATHMAN AT x6598 PLEASE FAX THIS FORM TO RYANN RATHMAN AT Page 4

5 American Diabetes Association Minnesota Events Calendar 2009 Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes (Duluth) March 28, 2009 American Diabetes Association Gala May 16, 2009 Tour de Cure (Rochester) May 30, 2009 Tour de Cure (Twin Cities) June 6, 2009 ADA Regatta Weekend June 13-15, 2009 Camp Sioux (Session 1, North Dakota) June 7 13, 2009 Camp Sioux (Session 2, North Dakota) June 14 20, 2009 Camp Needlepoint (Session 1) August 16 22, 2009 Camp Needlepoint (Session 2) August 23 29, 2009 Camp Daypoint August 17 21, 2009 Minnesota State Fair(Education Building) August 21- September 7, 2009 Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes (Twin Cities) September 26, 2009 Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes October 3, 2009 (Bemidji, Brainerd, Mankato, St. Cloud, Stillwater) Diabetes EXPO October 24, 2009 American Diabetes Month November, 2009 Year Round Events Diabetes Days Health Fairs School Walk for Diabetes Office Work Third Party Events If you would like information on any of our upcoming events please contact our local office at DIABETES or visit